Technical Assistant & Technical Administrator

Mash Direct is an award-winning producer of gluten-free mash and vegetable convenience products, retailed throughout the UK and Ireland. Based on a working farm just outside Comber, our team is dedicated to delivering top-quality produce to homes and stores across the country.

We are currently recruiting for two new positions within our growing Technical team:

– Technical Assistant

– Technical Administrator

The Role

We are seeking a highly organised Technical Administrator and an experienced Technical Assistant to join our Technical team. Both posts require a strong understanding of HACCP, SOPs, GMPs, and food safety, as well as the ability to work collaboratively with various departments including Production.

Applicants should have previous experience working in a technical role and be confident in reporting and maintaining accurate records for internal and external audit compliance. Both roles will act as controllers on the safety and quality of Mash Direct products before distribution to the consumer market. Candidates must be qualified, self-motivated, hardworking, meticulous in detail, and have excellent communication skills with previous food handling and/or quality/technical experience.

A degree-level qualification in food, drinks, or agri-business is desirable but not essential — full training will be provided.

What you will be doing:

– Carrying out a regular programme of audits (e.g. on a daily, weekly, monthly schedule)

– Raising any non-conformances in the quality process from intake to despatch – ensuring all reasonable precautions are taken to avoid contamination of product

– Overseeing the label printing process elements for accuracy of shelf life and traceability

– Carrying out food safety and QC inspections on raw materials at intake and at key product process points

– Carrying out spot checks on weight control to ensure levels are kept within tolerance

– Supporting the production team to get things done and recorded correctly, ensuring compliance with food safety and quality procedures

– Supporting with the creation of new products

– Facilitating regulatory (BRC, EHO) and customer visits to the factory

– Complying with and adhering to health and safety requirements within the company (PPE)

– Conducting organoleptic testing on the factory floor

– Ensuring food safety and quality records are completed on time and in full

Benefits:

– Company events

– Company pension

– Discounted or free food

– Health & wellbeing programme

– On-site parking

– Referral programme

To Apply:

Call into the office, telephone us for an overview of the role, or apply by sending your CV to careers@mashdirect.com.

Mash Direct is an Equal Opportunities Employer